General Interest

Framingham Blizzard Warning - December 26,2010

December 26th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Town of Framingham’s automated emergency phone system dialed town residents twice today. The first call was to announce that the National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for today — from noon on Sunday, December 26, 2010 until Monday, December 27 at 6:00pm, and the town could expect 15″ to 20″ snow…. [read more].

2010 NORAD Santa Tracker

December 24th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – It will probably be several hours before Santa makes it to Framingham, or even to the New England coast. Luckily with the help of NORAD, (The North American Aerospace Defense Command), you can track Santa’s progress and see him fly in and out of suburban cities, country towns and rural villages as he makes… [read more].

New Year's Eve 2011 Events

December 17th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Below are just some of the events being held on New Year’s Eve, Friday, December 31, 2010 in Framingham and other local towns as well as Boston and Worcester “First Night” info. If you plan to attend one of the dances, parties or other events which require reservations — be aware that some of… [read more].

Library Plans Moving Forward

December 14th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – I got my first library card at the Saxonville Branch Library when I was about 8 years old. That was in the late 1960’s. In 1988 the library was rededicated as the Christa McAuliffe Branch, after Christa, who grew up in Framingham, graduated from Marian High School in 1966 and from Framingham State College… [read more].

Laramie Project Closes After Sellout Weekend

December 5th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – After months of planning, casting, rehearsing and finally performing the play — “The Laramie Project” closed after its second sellout night at Framingham High School. I didn’t see the play. I’ll admit to never going to a play unless my kid was in it. What I did see and hear were an incredible amount… [read more].

WBC Protest in Framingham

December 3rd, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Under the cover of darkness T.V. news trucks quietly pulled into the old State Lumber parking lot at the corner of School Street and Concord Street. It was still before dawn as reporters fixed their hair, straightened their jackets and ties, and cameramen readied their equipment. The Assignment: Get some film of the Westboro… [read more].

Framingham's NEW News Network

November 30th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Being one of the largest towns in the U.S. of A., Framingham has a plethora of online news. There are community websites, (such as www.framingham.com), online newspapers, lots of blogs, team and organization website and many, many more online information resources. The worst problem is finding time to browse them all — up until… [read more].

Pinefield's 6th Annual Jingle Bell Day

November 30th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Be sure to make your way down to Saxonville on December 4, 2010 from 11:00am – 4:00pm for the 6th Annual “Jingle Bell Days”. For the past five years, Jeff Underwood of Robinson’s Hardware has pulled together the other merchants at Pinefield Shopping Plaza, (along with a few 2-legged and 4-legged special guests) for… [read more].

Framingham Tree Lighting - Friday Dec. 3, 2010

November 25th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – On Friday, December 3, 2010 the Town of Framingham will hold its 19th ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING outside of the Memorial Building, (Framigham Town Hall), which is located at 150 Concord St., in Downtown Framingham. Events start at 6:15pm as people gather in front of Town Hall for holiday music in eager anticipation of… [read more].

Town Hall Closed November 25 & 26, 2010

November 24th, 2010

FRAMINGHAM, MA – The Memorial Building, (Framingham’s Town Hall), will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th, 2010 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. ###… [read more].